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What did Ducek do in Czechoslovakia in 1968?
Socialism with a human face / abolished censorship /
Why was there an uprising in Hungary?
Low living standars, no political freedom, censorship, secret police
"Communism collapsed because Gorbachev didn't want to use military force". Do you agree?
Yes: he cut down on military spending to invest on the economy / No: there was already too much discontent with the system
Define Solidarity.
Polish trade union led by Walesa that organised strikes and presented demands. It was later on banned.
Why did Gorbachev change the attitude of the Soviet Union to Eastern Europe?
He though he could reform Communism. The Soviet Union was spending too much on weapons and people were tired living in poverty.
Was the Hungarian uprising a threat to Communism?
Yes: Hungary was going to leave the Warsaw Pact and introduce a new political party. No: the USSR had a strong army and the West would not help Hungary.
What did Nagy do in Hungary?
He introduced some reforms including leaving the Warsaw Pact. The USSR intervened and killed him.
What was the consequence of Gorbachev's reforms in Eastern Europe?
He said the USSR would not support communism militarily. He introduced perestroika and glasnost. He developed ties with the West.
Was the USSR in control of Eastern Europe from 1960 to 1980?
Yes: they built the wall, repressed uprisings and established the Brezhnev doctrine. No: many people escaped to the West and countries rebelled.
How were Gorbachev's actions linked to the collapse of Communism?
He said the Red Army would not intervene in Eastern Europe. He told leaders to listen to their people. He introduced reforms to Communism.
Why was the Brezhnev Doctrine established?
It allowed the USSR to intervene in E Europe if Communism was at risk. It didn't let countries leave the W pact or introduce new parties.
What were Walesa's achievements in Poland?
he founded Solidarity, he got the 21 demands and led strikes and he became the President.
